A Subaru Forrester vehicle was also seized as police responded to the incident on Sunday morning in the Toynton St Peter area.

A Lincolnshire Police spokesperson said: "The men have been bailed with conditions not to enter Lincolnshire except for their court appearance. Another two men from Surrey have been released under investigation."

This means Lincolnshire Police have now seized more than sixty dogs linked to hare coursing.

Chief Superintendent Mark Housley said: "Hare coursers are not welcome in Lincolnshire and we will work with our communities, stakeholders and partners to make Lincolnshire a hostile environment for them.

"This is a cruel sport committed by people with little respect for the animals they hunt, the dogs they use and the people they abuse and threaten.